Self-assessment during a 2-day laparoscopic colectomy course: can surgeons judge how well they are learning new skills? - 19/08/11
, Elena Vikis, M.D., Rona Cheifetz, M.D., M.Ed., F.R.C.S.(C.), Terry Phang, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C.)
Corresponding author. Tel.: +604-806-8698; fax: +604-806-8666.Abstract |
Background |
The objectives of this study were to (1) establish the utility of an assessment tool for participants in a laparoscopic colectomy course and (2) to determine the accuracy of technical skill self-assessment in this group.
Methods |
Twenty-two surgeons enrolled in a 2-day course participated. During the animal laboratory, each participant’s operative performance was videotaped. Participants completed a global rating scale (GRS) instrument to self-assess their performances. By using the same GRS, 2 trained raters independently assessed each performance by videotape review.
Results |
For the trained raters, the GRS showed excellent interrater reliability (r = .76, P < .001). There was no correlation between trained rater scores and self-assessment scores. Furthermore, the trained rater scores (mean, 2.62 and 2.99) were significantly lower than the self-assessment scores (4.05, P < .001).
Conclusions |
Surgeons consistently overestimated their performance during a laparoscopic colectomy course as measured by reliable GRS. This finding highlights the issue of credentialing and the importance of preceptorship for surgeons completing such courses.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Self-assessment, Technical skills, Continuing medical education, Minimal access surgery, Laparoscopic colectomy
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Vol 191 - N° 5
P. 677-681 - mai 2006 Retour au numéro
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